After the wheels appeared to be falling off in a bad loss against Northwestern just two weeks ago, the Illini have been on a resurgence offensively with impressive showings against Wisconsin, Nebraska, Michigan State and Minnesota.
The visiting Hoosiers on Thursday have had a similar story arc to their season, a team lauded with a great deal of early/preseason praise that’s had tough stretches and is still seeking some consistency.
They may have found some over a common foe in the Wisconsin Badgers as the Hoosiers got an impressive 63-45 victory to end a three-game skid, powered by a strong defensive showing with the Badgers finishing just 32% from the field and 20% from three.